Adrian's Campaign
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News and flyers spread that Adrian will soon be holding another rally, this one taking place in the commerce district.
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_Over the course of a few days, flyers are spread and bards spread word troughout the docks district that Adrian will be holding a rally to present his points to those living there.
On the day of the rally itself, a number of simple yet sturdy wooden stands have been raised at key places of traffic troughout the district, as well as outside the Wavebreaker guildhouse. Each stand is decorated with a few colourful banners and a stylised drawing of Adrian himself, and manned by two or three people that pass out free ale, mead and other simple drinks and small meals, as well as a small group of musicians that plays music most enjoyed by those in the docks. Rather than a lavish display, the rally seems to hold to an ideal of simplicity and familiarity.
As the day goes on, Adrian moves between the different stands to speak to the people gathered there, as well as answer what questions there may be. He always begins with a speech however."Good people, thank you for joining me here today. I'm happy to see you all here, and I'll do my best not to waste your time.
The docks are the beating heart of the city. The lifeblood of the city, its trade, flows trough this district, and yet it is often neglected. Even before the war, there was poverty here.. there were those living in the streets, forced from their homes.
Ah, this has always troubled me. That a city that is otherwise such a civilised and cultured place, could have such dark and untended corners. That it could have people with no place to sleep but the bare stones of the streets themselves. Clearly, within this part of the city, the division between the rich and the poor, the powerful and the powerless, is the most clear of all.
I consider myself fortunate, having been blessed with comfort and opportunities that I know many do not have. But I also know this gives me the divine responsibility to use these blessings for the good of those who are not as fortunate. There are those in this city who do not see this, allowing themselves to be blinded with their greed, and lock themselves away from the hardship around them. People would be wasting in the streets, yet they would only care about their coffers. War would be upon the city, yet they would only care about their profits. Truly, the city could do without such men.
Fortunately, however, there are those who are different. Those who see not only what the city could do for them, but what they could do for the city in return. They see people, not simply numbers. I have seen Captain Hardin of the Wavebreakers, I have heard his words and I believe he is one such a man. I have no doubt he will increase the city's prosperity, not only for himself or his own guild.. but for the whole city. I belief he will not simply remove people from their homes to make room for more profitable undertakings. I belief he will not allow people to survive on the table scraps of those in the great halls.
No! Captain Hardin will provide a better way, a fairer way.. and I am honoured that he has chosen to support me, as I have chosen to support him. Because, good people, our beliefs in this are the same. It is simply inexcusable to profiteer on the misery of others, or to be able to improve the life of others yet choose not to do so out of simple greed.
But we both know that we are but single men in this, and though we wil try all we can, we can only do so much. We need your support, good people. This is not simply a commitment of myself, or of the good Captain… this is something we must all work towards, together, so that everyone can benefit from it.
Good people, give us your votes.. your trust.. provide us both with the tools, and we will provide you with a brighter future than ever before.
Thank you for your attention. Enjoy this day and all days, and freely help yourself to some of my offerings."_
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The Wavebreakers Guild declares its support for Adrian Petrarch.
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_A few days later, Adrian is seen doing the same in the civic district, though he is able to spend more time on individual people and households, as the civic district is simply less crowded.
To those who are interested in hearing what he has to say, he speaks of his own background (being born in an upper merchant class in family), his thorough education and his knowledge of politics and law. He explains all his viewpoints and goals, though he makes no secret of the belief that he comes from a fortunate background and is blessed with many opportunities to help those less fortunate. He quotes the words of Siamorphe in this, saying that those with the rescources to lead should do so for the good of all. Even if it may make him unpopular with some of the more insular families, he does not sway from this belief, though he does not press the matter further.
He also brings a stack of pamphlets into this district to aid in explaining his points. Though their layout and stresses may be somewhat different, tailored to the high-born, the essence of it is the same as those in those spread in the commerce district, promising a greater and brighter city, to match a greater and brighter future._
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_Over the course of the following days, Adrian sets out together with a good stack of pamphlets moving from house to house in the merchant district, and approaching people in the street. He politely excuses himself if it is immediately clear that those he approaches are not interested and leaves them be, though those who are hear of his views on the city, and his goals as a Senator, and are engaged in a series of queries as to what could and should change with the arrival of the new Senate.
The pamphlet is written in a graceful yet clear script, outlining each of Adrian's major points and headed with such short slogans as "Petrarch for Peltarch", "Vote for Hope. Vote for Adrian." and "Peltarch Will Shine!"_
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After hearing the speech followed by the parade and then some time after hearing the opinion from John at the rant stand, Symone seeks out Adrian to offer him a few pointers with his campaign.
((Via PM))
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The parade
_A small group of bards from the college plays uplifting music as they follow Adrian around in a walk from the theatre, around the merchant district, and into the commons, pausing occasionally to draw more people with their music. Once there, they find themselves a good public spot and continue playing for a while, before things go quiet and Adrian steps up to talk to whoever is present, relying on the music, oratory skills ((Persuade +19)) and his princely appearance ((charisma 16)), rather than empty gifts, to draw eyes and ears.
"Good people of Peltarch!
Who of you can say they do not enjoy excellent music? Or a rousing story? Or an enchanting play?
These things should be easily available for all to enjoy, not simply the wealthy or priviledged! Of course, there are the bards playing in the street, and Milil bless them for it.. but there is so much more to the arts than that.I am sir Adrian Petrarch, knight of the Harmonious Order, and with your aid and vote, I will make the arts more easily accessable for all to learn and enjoy. I will strive to make the artist's life not a continuous financial struggle, but to be recognized as a true profession and treated as such. I will strive for those of the college and theatre, and those independent artists, to receive additional motivations and rewards to create and perform entertainment of only the highest quality, that all may enjoy. Afterall, are these not the things that colour our lives?
Secondly, I will seek to expand the city's employment of town criers to bring you ever more news from within and without, and I will strive for the creation of a newspaper, so that those without the time to listen to our time criers will still remain well-informed.
I will strive to expand the town criers to form a true Ministry of Arts and Beautification, including sculptors, writers, carpenters, gardeners and many others, to make our fair city ever more pleasing to the eye and ear. People in far-away places will learn and speak of the wonders and prosperity of our city.. our reputation of enlightenment and civility will increase, and with it will come more trade and prosperity for all.Good people, we are moving towards a brighter future than ever, and our city should reflect this. With your support, I will make this city shine as bright as Silverymoon.
I thank you for your time."
The minstrels then begin to play their music again, though lighter this time, serving as entertainment for passersby and as background to any questions or discussion that may follow._
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It would be my pleasure, though I'm afraid I have yet to establish an opinion of much as I am still fairly new here.
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"Ah, my thanks for your kind words. I will do my utmost not to dissapoint you. If you find the time in the near future, do send word to arrange a meeting, for I would like to hear of your opinon and observations of the city."
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Symone Au'Etine whom has been speaking with other candidates approaches Adrian outside afterwards.
A very fine speech, you are thus far the first of all candidates to show that you hold the interest of the city to be top priority, despite you being a man of faith you did not mention that your faith will determine your role as a senator, you display an understanding of the diversity this city holds and your tolerance of it, and as a man with bardic background to some degree I can only guess that you will have a good understanding of how politics work.
I believe you will be among my top choices for the position, and I hope to see more of your campaign in the coming weeks.
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Adrian apologizes for disturbing the temple and quickly moves just outside the temple, waiting a while for any other remarks or questions.
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Adrian is politely informed after his remarks that the Temple is a place of worship and if he wishes to canvass to those who attend, he should do so outside so as not to disturb the faithful. Those in attendance however seemed to approve of his words.
